Kerman Lions (Kerman, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Immanuel Eagles (Reedley, CA), 44-36 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Kerman upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Lions travel to Fresno (Fresno, CA) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 28. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 6-4. Fresno lost 41-37 in their recent non-league bout against Clovis North (Fresno, CA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 28. Immanuel will attempt to upgrade on its 10-3 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 5-7 record after their 46-44 non-league loss to Frontier (Bakersfield, CA).